Not good enough. There will be a testing capacity of about 250. Southampton 0 . Teams in England'stop flightwere permitted to returnto small group training on Tuesday as part of the initial phase of the league's 'Project Restart'. Villa said they received an "increased. COVID-19 update. 14:00. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. The Premier League released a statement explaining the decision on Wednesday. If that carries on then well have to have some serious thought (about action being suspended)., Brentford boss Thomas Frank feels this weekend's games should be called off after his side's total of Covid positives involving players and staff at the club rose to 13. PCR test Latest News | Burnley Express As a result, the club has an insufficient number of First Team players available to fulfil the match. Burnley SOCCER. We dont really have much more. N-Dubz on Norfolk Broads holidays and selling out O2 ahead of Norwich concert. A statement published on Saturday afternoon read: "Aston Villa can confirm that today's Premier League fixture with Burnley has been postponed due to an increased amount of positive Covid-19. Swansea City forward issues warning ahead of Saturday's visit to Hull Details as to the situation inside the Hornets camp are still emerging but at this stage it appears a number of positive tests were returned with the club learning the results around Wednesday lunchtime, while still at the hotel. Lancs Live have approached the Premier League for comment on Wednesday's postponement. The Bundesliga became the first major European league to resume action at the weekend, while Premier League clubs have voted to return to training in small groups without contact work from Tuesday, despite reports overconflicts of interest among the 20 teams on aspects to do with 'Project Restart'. I get they had travelled and had a lot of cases, and it is what it is, but we were none the wiser as to when it could be called off, we just have to be on it, the game is going ahead, and we have to think like that until told different. He underwent four Covid tests, one missed flight and a bus from Manchester. 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Telegraph Sport understands Villa and Burnley were both keen to play, but the PCR test results and positives in the Villa camp left them outside the enough players territory. The Club regrets the inconvenience caused to Tottenham Hotspur and both sets of supporters by Thursday nights postponement. Aston Villa 3, Newcastle 0. Announcing the closure last month, the Government said: Over the past year, the success of the vaccination programme, increased access to treatments and high immunity in the population have enabled the government to target its coronavirus (COVID-19) services. "Ian is asymptomatic and is currently safe and well at home. Sean. A Villa statement read: "Aston Villa can confirm that today's Premier League fixture with Burnley has been postponed due to an increased amount of positive Covid-19 test results within our . Five games have been postponed this weekend but the Clarets' trip to the Midlands remains on despite positive cases in both camps. 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Whether it's Premier League, Champions League, a European Championship or the World Cup we will keep you up to date with everything you need to know. But that is for the scientists and doctors, to explain and educate to the players, as we have done, until hopefully there are takers across the board. The Clarets have confirmed that tickets for the Watford game will be valid for the new date, whenever that is, and anyone who can't attend will be entitled to a refund. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Manchester Uniteds midweek trip to Brentford also had to be postponed following an outbreak in the Red Devils camp, with the highly contagious Omicron variant threatening to cause major disruption to English footballs busy winter schedule. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. People experiencing symptoms must follow the government and NHS advice. Burnley Football and Athletic Co, which dates back to 1897, is owed 37 million, which is . We think we should postpone the full round of Premier League games this weekend, he said on Thursday morning. Both clubs had been in talks with the Premier League to determine whether it. The timing of that call will be called into question given supporters from both sides had already set off and many were already in Burnley. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. "Mobile testing sites helps us to prioritise certain areas, by adding additional capacity for a short time where it will have the most benefit. The player has not been named and the game with Villa is scheduled to go ahead despite several postponements and rising Covid cases. Your horoscope for May 1, 2023, Manchester Uniteds midweek trip to Brentford also had to be postponed followin, Ian Wright reacts to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being stripped of Arsenal captaincy and names Kieran Tierney as ideal replacement, Lionel Messi sends classy message to Sergio Aguero after retirement announcement, Do not sell or share my personal information. Earlier in the week, Watford fans were left furious at the short notice with which their game at Turf Moor was postponed, meaning the Clarets have had successive matches called off at short notice. Burnley's clash with Watford at Turf Moor has been postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the visitors' squad. We are getting it day by day and we dont know where it is going to end.. Mr Townsend added: "One in three people have the virus but don't get symptoms. The club is extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused to Burnley Football Club, both our own supporters and the Burnley fans due to attend the fixture but have acted as swiftly as possible this morning to minimise disruption.. This service is not for Trust staff. Covid-19 disrupts another Premier League fixture as Watford-Burnley is We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Burnley Burnley's match at home against Watford became the third top-flight fixture called off in the past week after a Covid outbreak in the visiting squad. News Matches Teams Commercial More . I think Thomas (Frank) opinion is valid in some ways but is there a golden rule that if we call this week off, next week we will all be clear? As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Burnley boss Sean Dyche has confirmed the club has had one player return a positive Covid result ahead of the game with Aston Villa on Sunday. Burnley were scheduled to host Watford at 7.30pm on . The Clarets are in dialogue with the Premier League as they seek a full explanation over the postponement and late notice of last night's top flight fixture. BURNLEY Football Club will have a Covid-19 testing unit on site on Harry Potts Way, Burnley, tomorrow and Monday. The decision was taken following guidance from medical advisers due to an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within Watfords squad. Villa supporter @TristandeKooker travelled from Amsterdam to Villa Park. We will play with what we have got, some first-team players and some players from our second team., Meanwhile, Sean Dyche will miss Burnleys FA Cup tie against Huddersfield on Saturday after testing positive for coronavirus. Vincent Kompany plans to STAY at Burnley despite interest from Aston Villa's match against Burnley postponed as Premier League's Covid The site will be open to pedestrians and vehicle drivers and passengers, and is for any symptomatic people aged over five. Follow live football coverage with The Independent today. Sean Dyche confirms there are positive Covid cases at Burnley, one senior player and some staff members, The players are back to wearing masks around the training ground and social distancing where necessary, Club obviously following all the protocols and doing what they can, Maxwel is still touch and go with his thigh, Were waiting on the Premier League to report why the game was off, We didn't find out until 4.40pm when we got a call from the Premier League, We didn't hear anything from Watford Football Club and then it came to light that they had Covid cases, While we wait for Sean Dyche to arrive, here's what Leicester City have said on their game being off tonight. The 2021-22 season was the 136th in the history of Arsenal Football Club. "By testing key workers and their families if they're showing symptoms, we can keep vital services running at this time and protect the key workers themselves.".